What must be maintained according to HIPAA regulations when sharing health records?

Maintaining minimal necessary information aligns with the HIPAA regulations that govern the privacy and security of health information. Under HIPAA, the "minimum necessary" standard mandates that healthcare providers, their business associates, and others who handle health information must limit their access and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) to only what is necessary to achieve a specific purpose. This means that when sharing health records, individuals or entities must ensure that they only share information pertinent to the particular request or need, thereby safeguarding patient privacy and reducing the risk of unnecessary exposure of sensitive data.

Options that suggest sharing detailed family histories, complete medical histories, or all billing information do not adhere to this principle. They do not focus on the requirement to limit information to what is necessary for a particular purpose, which is critical for protecting patient privacy as mandated by HIPAA.